FOOD HYGIENE CERTIFICATE (Level2)
For caterers, food handlers, & food businesses

If you handle, prepare, or serve food as part of your job - then Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety training is required. It shows that you understand safe food handling practices and helps you comply with UK food safety laws. Most employers and local authorities expect anyone working with food to have at least this level of training.

No, you don’t need to complete a Level 1 course before taking this one. Level 1 is a basic introduction for those who work in food environments but don’t handle or prepare food. If you do handle, prepare, or serve food, Level 2 is the right choice — and you don't need to take the Level 1 course first.

Yes, this course is accepted by Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) and local authorities across the UK. It meets food safety training industry standards and is both RoSPA assured and CPD accredited. Upon successful completion, you'll receive a digital certificate that demonstrates you understand safe food handling and hygiene practices - exactly what EHOs look for during inspections.

Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety training is required for anyone who handles, prepares, or serves food as part of their job. This includes roles in catering, hospitality, and food retail. Common job roles that need Level 2 training include:

• Chefs and kitchen staff
• Café and restaurant workers
• Takeaway staff
• Street food vendors
• Child minder, and nursery staff
• School and college catering staff
• Care home and hospital kitchen staff
• Bar staff serving food
• Deli and supermarket counter workers
• Mobile catering and event staff

Once you purchase the course, you'll be automatically be logged into the course and you can start it immediately. You'll also be sent an email with your username and a link to set up your password.

It usually takes 2 - 3 hours to complete the course, including all quizzes and assessments. You can do it quicker, or slower, there are no time restrictions. Your course progress is saved as you go, so you can make a start, take a break, and then pick up from exactly where you left off.

The final assessment consists of 30 multiple choice questions. You'll need to score 80% to pass and receive your certificate. Don't worry if you don't pass first time, you can have as many attempts as you need, free of charge.

There is no time limit for completing the course. Your access will not expire.

Once you've finished the course and passed the final assessment, you will receive your official digital certificate. Your certificate can be downloaded and has a unique ID that verifies you have completed the course. We don't currently provide paper versions of certificates as this helps us to keep our course prices low.

Your Level 2 food hygiene certificate will not have an expiry date. However, it is recommended that you refresh your training every three years to ensure you are up to date with the latest guidance.

Employers, local authorities, and Environmental Health Officers often expect you to update your Level 2 food hygiene training every 3 years.

You can easily renew your Level 2 food hygiene certificate whenever you are ready to do so, simply by purchasing and completing a renewal course from within your account.

To buy courses for your team, simply purchase more than one course. You can then easily assign those courses to members of your team by email directly from your account. Your team members will receive an email with their login details and they will then be able to take the course themselves, and will receive their own official certificate on completion. If you buy courses for 10 or more people you will receive a 25% discount.